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Teen Driving in Indiana – Learner PermitIn the State of Indiana you must be a minimum of 16 years of age to receive a learner's permit and 15 years old to receive a driver education permit. Applicants must provide proof of identification, Indiana State residency and a Social Security Number. All applicants must pass a vision screening test prior to receiving either type of permit. The Driver Education PermitAs referenced above you must be 15 years of age to receive a Driver Education Permit. This limited permit allows the teen driver to enroll in a Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) approved driver education class. The driver education permit applicant must bring proof of enrollment in the BMV approved course. Driver Education Permit RestrictionsTeen drivers holding a driver education permit are not allowed to drive alone. Once the teen has started their BMV approved driver education program they may drive with a licensed parent, guardian or certified driving instructor that must be seated in the front passenger seat next to the teen driver. After the teen has finished the driver education course the instructor will validate the driver education permit. At this point the permit holder is allowed to practice driving with at licensed parent or guardian as long as they occupy the front passenger seat directly next to the teen driver. If the driver education permit holder does not complete an approved BMV driver education course the driver education permit becomes invalid.
The Learner's Permit
As referenced above you must be a minimum of 16 years of age to apply for a learner permit in the State of Indiana . The applicant must pass a written exam that is based on information in the State of Indiana Drivers manual. The learner's permit holder is not allowed to drive alone. Teen drivers under the age of 18 may practice driving when accompanied by a licensed relative seated in the front passenger seat directly next to them. Permit holders over the age of 18 may drive with any licensed driver seated directly next to the permit holder. You must hold a learner's permit a minimum of 60 days before applying for a driver's license. State of Indiana Driver 's LicenseThe following criteria apply to a Learner's Permit Holder applying for a Driver's License.Be a Minimum of 16 Years and 180 Days OldHold an Indiana Learner's Permit for a Minimum of 60 DaysPass a Vision TestPass a Written ExamPass a Roadway Skills TestApplicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the financial responsibility agreement on the driver license application.The following criteria apply to a Driver's Education Learner's Permit Holder applying for a Driver's License.A Minimum of 16 Years and 30 Days OldHold an Indiana Driver Education Learner's Permit for a Minimum of 60 DaysCompleted a Bureau of Motor Vehicles Driver Education CoursePass a Vision TestPass a Written ExamPass a Roadway Skills TestApplicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the financial responsibility agreement on the driver license application. Under 18 Driver License RestrictionsTeen drivers under the age of 18 are considered probationary license holders. The following restrictions apply: During the first 90 days that you hold a driver license you may not carry passengers unless a licensed driver 21 years of age or older is seated in the front passenger seat next to the driver.All Passengers Must Wear a Safety BeltYou Must Abide by All State and Local Curfew LawsTime Restrictions For License Holders Under 18No Driving after 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday*No Driving after 11:00 PM Sunday – Thursday**Exceptions:To or From School, Religious Activity or Civil Rights Activity Sponsored by a Government or Non-Profit Agency.If Accompanied by Parent, Guardian or Appointed Responsible Adult.Minimum Insurance Requirements in The State of IndianaIt is illegal to drive without liability insurance in the State of Indiana. This is a Class A infraction that subjects the violator to a 90 day license suspension on the first offense and a 1 year suspension for repeat violations within a 3 year period. The table below shows the minimum liability insurance required in the State of Indiana . $25,000 / $50,000 - Uninsured Motorists: Bodily Injury$10,000 – Property Damage$50,000 – Under Insured Motorist: Bodily InjuryIf your license is suspended for driving without insurance the fines for reinstatement range from $150 to $300 and depend on the number of past offenses, if any. State of Indiana Source Links for This InformationState of Indiana Website - Getting a Permit State of Indiana Website - Teen Driving Page State of Indiana Website - Insurance Requirements Other Indiana Information |
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